Wichita Prime Timers

Wichita Flea Market at Century II, Exhibition Hall, 225 W. Douglas Ave
2026-01-25 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
$4 Admission. Monthly Flea Market. For more Event Information and Buy Tickets, go to: https://www.century2.com/events/detail/flea-jan26. If interested, contact Scott at 316-648-1758.

The Music Comedy Murders of 1940, Wichita Community Theater, 258 N. Fountain
2026-01-24 20:00 - 22:00
Sounds like fun! On National Just Do It Day, we’re going to this play recommended by John Dalton White, our new Entertainment Coordinator. For more information and tickets ($18 for Seniors, buy online or at the door) see: https://www.wichitact.org/musical-murders.

Dining OUT, at Spear's Restaurant & Pie Shop, 4323 W. Maple
2026-01-22 18:30 - 20:00
It’s Celebration of Life Day and Month. Junior, another January Birthday guy, suggested Spear’s. Not reserved. When I called to make the reservation, I was told that their private rooms were already booked. I was told that before, last month when I tried to reserve for Dining OUT. However, we can still go in, as individuals, and sit together as many as possible, and still get free pie! So, that’s what we’ll do.

Lunchtime Lecture Series at Botanica, 701 N. Amidon
2026-01-22 12:00 - 13:00
A River Sorta Runs Through It
January 22 at 12 PM – 1PM
Wichita’s relationship with the Arkansas River is a long, complicated one. From the days when it was a trade corridor and meeting ground to the city’s waste drain to a recreation hub, the Arkansas River has been a defining character in the city’s story. Wichita has loved and ignored and even abused one of its most signature features. Here’s a chance to talk about that complicated interaction.
Bio:
Jay M. Price is a Professor of History at Wichita State University, where he also directs the Local and Community History Program. His current works include a biography of Kansas Governor and U.S. Chief Archivist John Carlin, explorations of entrepreneurship in Wichita, and a number of architectural history projects including the reuse of masonic structures. He currently serves on the Kansas Historic Sites Board of Review, the board of The Kansas Historical Foundation, and the Kansas US 250 Commission.

Complimentary Admission. Check in at the Front Desk.

Pool Night, at Side Pockets Restaurant & Sports Bar, 614 S. Tyler (Tyler and Kellogg)
2026-01-20 18:30 - 22:00
Quarter Tables, $6 Green top tables, and $10 Blue top tables, per hour. Join us for a night of pool, food is available, see their extensive menu at: https://www.sidepocketswichita.com/menu#LUNCHANDDINNER.

Coffee With The Guys, at Panera Bread, 3337 E. Central
2026-01-20 09:00 - 10:00
It’s National Coffee Break Day.
Generally, about this time of the year, we go to Panera Bread for their coffee and eats. Here’s their menu, in case you can’t remember from last year: https://www.panerabread.com/content/panerabread_com/en-us/menu/categories/breakfast.html.

Potluck/Business Meeting at Pine Valley Christian Church, 5620 E. 21st St. N.
2026-01-17 18:30 - 20:00
It’s Soup Swap Day, National Hot Heads Chili Day, National Menudo Month and National Soup Month. But, I’ll entertain hot casseroles, etc. or anything hot, except Jello or ice cream. Shall we have a contest? Best soup, best chili, best casserole? We can vote with beans or something. What would we give away as prizes? I have some old VHS porn tapes! No? Just as well, I didn’t want to get rid of them anyway! I’ll think of something. In the meantime, this is the time for our Winter Survival Kits. For the new people, Winter Survival Kits are sacks of goodies, like oatmeal packets, popcorn packets, instant soup mixes or canned soup, etc. that we give to each other. It’s for a sick day or just a lazy winter’s day when you don’t feel like doing anything, but have something on hand to eat. I have four kinds of instant Oatmeal packets, some Welch’s Mixed Fruit Snacks, and flavored water pouches, for everybody. Someone suggested bringing in coupons to share. Bring what you would like to contribute, no matter how much you have. I’ll have bags, so everyone can have one.

Pitch Night at Brian & Joe's
2026-01-14 19:00 - 22:00
We’re going to celebrate Old New Year’s Day, for those still using the Julian calendar. And we’re celebrating at a new location, it’s practically to Andover. I imagine that Pitch may still be a staple of entertainment, but there may be some other games as well. Be sure to bring some snacks, like Hot Pastrami Sandwiches in honor of the National Day celebration, or whatever you like.

Board Meeting at Spear's Restaurant & Pie Shop, 4323 W. Maple
2026-01-12 18:30 - 20:00
Reserved. This is the Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day! I know I would like to feast me on some fabulous wild men, or maybe not so fabulous! Sure beats Hot Tea Day! Getting back to business. Come and enjoy a home style meal and discuss future events and business of our chapter with some pretty fabulous wild men back in the day.

GAYme Night at Scott's House
2026-01-11 18:30 - 22:00
Trivia games, naughty games, fun, fun, fun. Bring a game if you want, but I have several to choose from. Snacks are appreciated.

Hutchinson Day Trip from Scott's House
2026-01-10 10:30 - 17:00
We can meet at Scott’s house and carpool, drive to Hutch, have lunch at The Anchor (128 S. Main St.), hit the Generations of Hutch Vintage Market, 1500 E 11th Ave. and maybe Smith’s market and/or the Toy Store. Then return home. Should be a nice day trip. For more information about Generations of Hutch Vintage Market, see: https://hutchvintagemarket.com/hutch-vintage-market. For more information about this trip, contact Scott at tollescott0@gmail.com or 316-648-1758.

Celebrations, Golden Corral, 616 S. Ridge Rd.
2026-01-08 18:30 - 20:00
Reserved. It’s National Man Watcher’s Day, and David Larson, a January Birthday guy, suggested Golden Corral is the best place to see men of all ages, shapes, and sizes. Dinner prices is $18.99 for adults and $18.49 for seniors.

Senior Thursday, Kansas Aviation Museum, 3350 South George Washington Blvd.
2026-01-08 10:00 - 11:00
Free Admission. On Earth’s Rotation Day, David Craig, Pilot and Author will present about his experiences and passion for aviation. For more information, see: https://kansasaviationmuseum.org/events/senior-thursdays.

Senior Wednesday, The Perfect Storm: Remembering the Kansas Dust Bowl and Why It Matters, Museum of World Treasures, 835 E. 1st St
2026-01-07 13:30 - 14:30
Free Admission thanks to Humanities Kansas.
On Old Rock Day, Dr. Jay Antle will present this program about Kansas during the dust bowl days. For more information, see: https://worldtreasures.org/events/calendar/senior-wednesday-january-2026.

Senior Wednesday: Collage Workshop with Kathleen Shanahan, Wichita Art Museu,1400 W. Museum Blvd.
2026-01-07 10:00 - 12:00
$2 Admission. Complimentary coffee and bagels at 10 AM. Calling all artists! At 10:30 AM is a hands on collage workshop directed by Kansas Artist, Kathleen Shannahan, from Harvester Arts. All materials are provided. For more information see, https://wam.org/event/senior-wednesday-jan-2026.

Bowling at Rhatigan Student Center, WSU, 1845 N. Fairmount.
2026-01-03 15:30 - 17:30
Price per game $6.50 and shoe rental is $3.25. On National Fruitcake Toss Day, we’re going to do something similarly fun, we’re going to toss bowling balls down an alley. Come out and begin on your resolution to get in more exercise.

Americans, Mid-America All Indian Museum, 650 N. Seneca.
2026-01-03 13:00 - 15:00
Admission is $5 for seniors. This is the last day of this exciting Smithsonian traveling exhibit presented by Humanities Kansas. The exhibit explores our country’s indigenous heritage. For more information, please see: https://www.theindianmuseum.org/Pages/Exhibits.aspx.

Breakfast With The Guys at Cracker Barrel, 219 S. Ridge Rd.
2026-01-03 09:00 - 10:00
It’s National Oatmeal Month, however, you wouldn’t know it here, they don’t even have oatmeal on their menu! But you can see what they do have on the menu at: https://www.crackerbarrel.com/menu/breakfast-all-day/worlds-best-pancakes-french-toast. Cracker Barrel doesn’t offer reservations or call ahead seating for more than five people. It’s on a first come, first serve basis; so whomever gets there first, please ask for a table of ten. They also only offer a military discount, you can explore that at: https://www.crackerbarrel.com/rewards/military-discount.

New Year's Eve Party at Joe & Brian's is Canceled.
2025-12-31 19:00 - 22:00
Due to health and physical problems for both Joe and Brian, they are unable to host this year’s New Year’s Eve party. If anyone wished to host the New Year’s Eve Party, please contact me.
On the last night of the year, let’s celebrate with good friends, good foods and drink, and good fun. Some of that will be provided, but you’re invited to bring your own as well.

GAYme Night at Scott's
2025-12-28 19:00 - 22:00
Instead of Video Nite this month, on National Card Playing Day we’ll be playing card and board games. It’s also National Chocolate Candy Day, but other snacks and beverages are also welcome.

Guys Night OUT at J's Lounge, 513 E. Central.
2025-12-26 19:00 - 22:00
On Boxing Day, take this time to relax with friends, then come out boxing when you hear the bell! Come out and tell us what you got from Santa and his little elves.

Coffee With The Guys at Livingston's Diner, 9747 E. 21st St. N.
2025-12-23 09:00 - 10:00
Because it’s World Wide Food Service Safety Month, we’re returning to Livingston’s. It’s a favorite not only because it’s nice and clean, but friendly as well, and they offer seniors a 20% discount and a free slice of pie on Tuesdays. See their menu at: https://www.livingstonsdinerwichita.com/menu-best-breakfast-and-lunch-wichita.

Holiday Potluck & Party at Wichita United Church of Christ, 5200 E. 31st Street S.
2025-12-20 18:30 - 20:00
On this Winter Solstice Eve and during National Giving Month, this is our annual end of the year potluck that we celebrate with lots of good food and a gift exchange. Bring a priceless gift of no more than $10, wrapped or bagged or tinned to be given out by Santa, (if we’ve been good or if we’ve been naughty, who needs Santa?) The board will provide the main entrees and you are welcome to provide the sides or desserts. It’s been suggested to provide more sides than desserts, but you decide. A punchbowl invitation will be sent out to determine how many people will attend and what foods will be brought, be sure to respond.

Holidaze of Our Lives at Mosley Street Melodrama, 234 N. Mosley
2025-12-18 18:00 - 22:00
Reserved. RSVP on Punchbowl. On Saturnalia, we’re going to Mosley Street Melodrama for our monthly Dining OUT. Since MSM is filling up quickly on their calendar, this date was one of the few dates available for a group of our size. And, since we have been always adding seats in the past, I have reserved for twenty, of which there are only one seat left. But I still need you to reply to right away, if you already hadn’t and if you want to go, to see if we need/can add more seats, or to cancel the one. Admission is $44.03 for dinner and show or $32.22 for show only. Doors open at 6 PM, dinner starts at 6:30 PM, show begins at 7:50 PM. So contact me right away if you want to go, otherwise the one seat will be returned to the theater so that we’re not charged.

Pitch Night at Bob's
2025-12-17 19:00 - 22:00
We’re going to honor the Wright Brothers Day by playing cards. I’m sure that’s what they did before their flight took off. And if you’re wondering what to bring to add to our favorite snacks and beverages bar, it’s also National Maple Syrup Day.

Board Meeting at Country Cafe, 2804 S. Seneca
2025-12-15 18:30 - 20:00
On Bill of Rights Day, we’re going to exercise our right to assemble. Join us as we discuss the business of the chapter and upcoming events.

Antiquing at Paramount Antique Mall, 13200 US-54 W.
2025-12-13 13:30 - 15:30
On National Hot Cocoa Day, join Scott and friends as they good looking for bargains in the largest antique mall in Greater Wichita. In the remarks it is said that there are so many booths and things to see, be sure to plan to be there for an hour or two.

Senior Thursday at Kansas Aviation Museum 3350 George Washington Boulevard.
2025-12-11 10:00 - 11:00
Free Admission. During Computer Science Education Week, Ray Seif, Director of Aviation for KDOT will be the guest speaker. Ray started flying when he was in high school and, as his mission, encourages youth to get into aviation. For more information see: https://kansasaviationmuseum.org/events/senior-thursdays.

Senior Thursday –
December
Join us Thursday, December 11th for a great Senior Thursday with Kansas Department of Transportation – Aviation Director, Ray Seif with us. Ray has been involved in aviation in Kansas for several years, and now leads the aviation department efforts at the State of Kansas. You won’t want to miss this event!

Program at 10:00am
Sponsored by Skyward Credit Union

Senior Wednesday at Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. Second. Canceled.
2025-12-10 13:30 - 14:30
There is no Senior Wednesday program at the Advanced Learning Library this month.

Lunch With The Guys at Super East Buffet 7607 E. Douglas Ave.
2025-12-10 11:30 - 13:00
During Learn A Foreign Language Month, we’re going to try this new restaurant, suggested by Scott. Lunch Buffet is generally $16.99, but on Wednesdays, they offer a 20% Senior Discount. You can see their menu at: https://supereastbuffet.mybusiness.site.
We are not reserved, so whoever gets there first, grab a table for eight that we can add to it. Thanks.
